Nursing while living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may lead to special circumstances and various questions. While there is still much that’s still being studied about breastfeeding and IBD, there
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IBDMoms Resource Guide: IBD Medications and PregnancyIBDMoms Resource Guide: IBD Medications and Pregnancy
Understanding how to manage medications during pregnancy can be challenging. In fact, experiences with medication is one of the most common questions that’s seen in the IBDMoms group. With a
Easy Dinners + Meal PrepEasy Dinners + Meal Prep
One of the things I love most in the world is cooking. I truly love the entire process. From the menu design, grocery shopping, then prepping to setting the table
IBDMoms Summit 2022IBDMoms Summit 2022
IBDMoms For the past few years, we have been growing IBDMoms into a functional resource that has included elements of education and socializing. As moms ourselves, we have always felt
Fertility Planning and IBDFertility Planning and IBD
Infertility is a broad term. But it’s usually defined as not conceiving a pregnancy after a year of trying. The good news is that for most people with Crohn’s disease
IBDMoms: Your Moment For AdvocacyIBDMoms: Your Moment For Advocacy
Quite often, during our journeys in motherhood, we find that we are called to some action. It’s usually in defense of our families and their needs. Whether we know it
Equity In IBD Patient SymposiumEquity In IBD Patient Symposium
For the first time since March 2020, the IBDMoms were together again in Washington, DC. Normally we are in DC to advocate for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn’s
IBD and Your PeriodIBD and Your Period
Having inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or indeterminate colitis) may affect the menstrual cycle. Menstruating people should be aware of the changes that may occur over a
Dear SCOTUS: A Moment, a Movement, & a MissionDear SCOTUS: A Moment, a Movement, & a Mission
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States will listen to the opening argument of the Texas v. California case whose decision will ultimately determine the
How I Manage the GuiltHow I Manage the Guilt
The alarms on my phone go off, reminding me of the adventure planned for the day. A nice subway ride to the museums with lunch at the new Harry Potter